out of the question
Not remotely possible.
A second special was out of the question, as the ordinary local service was already somewhat deranged by the first.
question
/ˈkwɛs.tʃən/
noun 5verb 4
Collocations
5ADJ.
best, confused, hard, relevant, silly
She asked a silly question during the meeting that made everyone uncomfortable.
VERB + QUESTION
answer, answered, ask, back, came, debated, don't, key
She asked a difficult question about the company's future plans.
QUESTION + NOUN
christ, man, mike, moss, population, world
The question man at the town hall meeting answered every single concern from the audience.
PREP.
in, on, out, without
The decision was made without question, so nobody bothered to discuss it further.
ADV.
always
I always question whether my decisions are the right ones to make.
Definitions
noun
1
A worded or expressed sentence, phrase, or only a word on its own, which asks for information, a reply, or a response; an interrogative.
What is your question?
I told him about everything I could think of; and what I couldn't think of he did. He asked about six questions during my yarn, but every question had a point to it. At the end he bowed and thanked me once more. As a thanker he was main-truck high; I never see anybody so polite.
2
A subject or topic for consideration or investigation.
The question of seniority will be discussed at the meeting.
There was a question of which material to use.
3
A doubt or challenge about the truth, accuracy, or validity of a matter.
His claim to the property has come under question.
The story is true beyond question.
4
A proposal to a meeting as a topic for deliberation.
I move that the question be put to a vote.
5
Interrogation by torture.
I, not at all ambitious of the crown of martyrdom, resolved to temporize: so that, when I was brought to the question the second time, I made a solemn recantation […]
The Scottish privy council had power to put state prisoners to the question.
verb
1
To ask questions of; to interrogate; to ask for information.
Yet he lingered in Perryville with the determination of seeing Ruth, and questioning her about Helen Murray's letters.
However, a Carlisle newspaper got hold of the story, and at the half-yearly meeting of the Caledonian Railway Company, held on March 17, 1863, a shareholder, Mr. Meiklem, questioned the Chairman, Lt.-Col. Salkeld, regarding a "Chase of Engines," described in the newspaper article. The Chairman admitted that the statements made in the article were perfectly true.
2
To raise doubts about; have doubts about.
Question things. I have the most fun when I'm writing questioning things that people do not question- the assumptions that everybody knows are true.
He questioned South Korean claims that China is a major source of its pollution.
3
To ask a question or questions; inquire or seek to know; examine.
He that questioneth much shall learn much.
4
To argue; to converse; to dispute.
I pray you, think you question with the Jew.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
noun — uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of so
- doubt
- dubiousness
- doubtfulness
noun — the subject matter at issue
noun — a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly
noun — an instance of questioning
noun — a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
verb — pose a question
verb — pose a series of questions to
verb — conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio rep
verb — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
- oppugn
verb — place in doubt or express doubtful speculation
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
pop the question
To propose marriage.
I was not able to learn what particular ceremony was observed in forming the marriage contract, but am inclined to think that it must have been of a very simple nature. Perhaps the
there are two sides to every question
One should not make a judgement until one hears the other side.
trick question
A question that attempts to elicit an answer in a certain way, usually incorrectly (i.e. that seems to have an obvious answer that is however incorrect), or a question that does not have a correct answer or that hides the real question or s
I have a question
Indicates that the speaker wants to ask a question.
Example Bank
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What is your question?
Wiktionary02
I told him about everything I could think of; and what I couldn't think of he did. He asked about six questions during my yarn, but every question had a point to it. At the end he bowed and thanked me
Wiktionary03
Can I ask you two a question? / Please, Christ, yes. / How can you two live like this? / How can... / Don't google the question, Moss!
Wiktionary04
Yet he lingered in Perryville with the determination of seeing Ruth, and questioning her about Helen Murray's letters.
Wiktionary05
However, a Carlisle newspaper got hold of the story, and at the half-yearly meeting of the Caledonian Railway Company, held on March 17, 1863, a shareholder, Mr. Meiklem, questioned the Chairman, Lt.-
Wiktionary06
Another former resident noticed the car because it was new and upscale and no one ever came back to question him. This points to serious flaws in the investigation from the beginning.
WiktionaryUsage Notes
i Register
In some senses, question is marked as archaic, obsolete, historical. Watch for register when choosing this word.
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